Federal officials estimate the damage to be over $6 M. More than 400,000 gallons of oil was lost in the incident.

According to the report, a westbound train carrying soybeans derailed, causing a grain car to fall on the tracks. An eastbound train then derailed after crashing into the grain car.

About 14,000 people voluntarily evacuated the town, and nobody was hurt as a result of the massive explosions on December 30.

Now, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is calling for discussion to help improve the safety of towns and those living along rail routes while still maintaining the industry.

In a letter, Klobuchar urges the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to hold oversight hearings on the Federal Railroad Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.